Category Archives: Asbestos Abatement

Nine out of every ten schools in big cities could have asbestos prompting a leading asbestos lawyer to call for immediate action to abatement. Peter Lodge, a solicitor and expert in the subject from Cheltenham firm Festival Law has suggested there is a boom in asbestos related diseases with the worst still to come. Teachers and pupils are directly affected by the presence of asbestos when works, maintenance and damage exposes the material - even in pre-schools built between 1950 and 2000. It's also estimated that 19 teachers die each year as a result of mesothelioma. Professor Sir Anthony Newman Taylor, director of research at National Heart and Lung Institute said this week: “There has been a huge drop in exposure to asbestos since the eighties, but this is a legacy condition… more than half the cases are still to come.” There has been a response from the Government in this…

A very short, potted science of asbestos. While most people within the industry know what asbestos is, there is always one fact that fascinates everyone: asbestos is a natural mineral. It is mined mainly in Russia, Canada, China, Brazil and Kazakhstan despite its harmfulness being discovered in 1902. The asbestos group is made up of six naturally occurring silicates:  Chrysotile (the most commonly used), tremolite, anthophyllite, amosite (grunerite), crocidolite (riebeckite), and actinolite. It is, in the simplest terms, a rock that breaks down into microscopic fibres. These individual fibres are so small they are impossible to see with the human eye being about a tenth the size of a human hair. The fibres were formed when the rocks cooled, but because of the chemical make up of the mineral, the lines in the rock were linear so when broken up they crack along their weakest areas. Large fibres can be broken up into…

Many of the frightening stats and facts about asbestos in the UK and worldwide are well known, but many change on an annual basis. Keeping on top of just how important our abatement industry is to the health and well-being of a nation is vital, everyone knows, but a reminder as to why every now and then keeps everyone involved aware of what an important role they play. We here at EASE also believe that as an industry we are partly responsible for ensuring that those outside of the industry are clued-up about the dangers as well, so they reduce risk during home-improvements for example. Share this to those at risk. One person dies every five minutes around the world from asbestos exposure 40 people each week die in the UK – half are tradesmen while the other half come from a range of non-construction related industries. The UK banned…

Safer, easier, more economical mask World leaders in respiration technology, Japanese firm Shigematsu, have created the most innovative mask to date for those in the asbestos abatement industry. Huge leaps in asbestos abatement worker safety has been announced and it’s on its way to the UK. Shigematsu’s SyncØ1VP3 powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) is now exclusive to EASE and we are taking orders to protect you and your work forces with this next gen equipment. [caption id="attachment_69" align="alignnone" width="300"] Shigematsu's latest innovation exclusive to EASE[/caption] Among the benefits of this mask: - Switchless technology, meaning the clean air fan only works when you start breathing and switches off five seconds after removal. - Cordless functionality. The lightweight battery is within the mask itself, so removing any risk of catching a power cord on anything and accidentally turning off the mask. - Six-point harnessing system. The airtight seal is super-effective creating additional…

EASE has managed to become exclusive distributor of the most innovative, yet simple, temporary construction solution available. Our connectors make creating sealed spaces for asbestos abatement a fast and hassle-free process. Whether indoor structures are needed or outdoor temporary areas, these clever and sturdy connectors will speed it up. Check out the video for the breakdown of just how easy they are to use: [video width="1920" height="1080" mp4="https://ease.uk.net/news/wp-content/uploads/EASE-connectors-v2.mp4"][/video] Open-sided hangers also mean that timber-framed structures can be built within existing spaces without the need to construct outside and then bring indoors. Internal structures fitting flush to the walls and corners are now possible. Hinged connectors also mean pitched and angled roofing is possible. [gallery ids="87,85,63"] All you need to do is cut the timber to length (which we also provide) and everything can be built on site. Changing areas, sealed environments, weather-proof storage rooms and even potting sheds and temporary…

There aren’t many of you out there who don’t understand the importance of choosing the right man for the right job, especially when it comes to specialist fields such as asbestos abatement. The quality of the customer service is so important in this industry, making sure there is an efficient service, no matter how big or small the requirement, so that those keeping their colleagues and the public safe can continue their work. Red tape obviously goes with the asbestos removal territory, so choosing a supplier who knows regulations like the back of their hand is essential and will make the whole process as easy as possible, even, dare I say it, a pleasurable one. So here’s a checklist for you, to make sure that you have ticked all of the boxes when it comes to renewing your supplier: EXPERTISE – You don’t want to be dealing with amateurs when…